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MSF Calls for Nomination for Singapore’s Next Representative for Women’s Rights to the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children

Type: Press Releases Announcements

Topic(s): Women Empowerment Children & Families

Published on 17 April 2026

1    The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) invites civil society organisations (CSOs) to nominate suitable candidates for appointment as the Singapore Government Representative for Women’s Rights to the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC). The appointed term will run from October 2026 to October 2029.


2    The current Singapore Government’s Representative to the ACWC for Women’s Rights, Ms Junie Foo, is scheduled to complete her term on 6 October 2026. Since her appointment in 2023, Ms Foo has participated actively in ACWC meetings. Given her extensive experience, Ms Foo has contributed valuable insights and contributions which have been highly regarded by her fellow ACWC members. 


3    Nominees for the appointment as the Singapore Government Representative for Women's Rights to the ACWC should meet the following criteria: 


  1. Be a Singapore citizen with good standing among women’s groups in Singapore.

  2. Possess experience in dealing with women-related issues and be capable of participating in international discussions and debates, while objectively representing Singapore’s position and interests.

  3. Demonstrate a good understanding of the ASEAN region’s complexities, including the diversity of its peoples, cultures and political systems, as well as ASEAN’s cooperation efforts.

  4. Be nominated by an organisation whose work aligns with the ACWC’s objectives.

     

4    The ACWC, as an inter-governmental body under ASEAN, appoints members through the respective governments of ASEAN Member States. The appointed representative will serve on behalf of the Singapore Government and not represent the nominating CSO. Nomination forms are available for download (https://go.gov.sg/nomination-form-acwc-womens-rep) and should be submitted via email, post or hand-delivered to MSF by 4 May 2026, 12pm.

 

ISSUED BY

MINISTRY OF SOCIAL AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT